Media Production Technician

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University in New York seeks an experienced Audio-Visual Technician (SL-3) to set up and operate sound and video technologies for events, and to oversee content creation and archiving within the School of the Arts. In addition to supporting high-profile events, the role records, edits, and prepares audio, photo, and video files for professional presentation and online archives.

The position includes leading a student team for content collection and promotion, publishing across social

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience.
• Experience with audio, photography and video filming.
• Experience with audio recording of live music, both amplified and unamplified.
• Strong organizational skills to manage large quantities of video and audio files.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• AV Tech experience - able to set up and advise SOAR departments and Museum on AV needs in performance spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide AV support for performances and studio recordings, including setup and operation of audio-visual technology.
• Technical consulting: work with the Director and Departments to assess needs and advise on equipment or process improvements.
• Train and manage a team of paid audio, photo, and video students.
• Video filming and editing: capture, edit, and prepare content for various platforms.
• File management: organize and store video and audio files for accessibility.
• Content creation: produce audio, photo and video content for social media and online archives.

Skills

Audio/Video filming

Video editing

Content creation

Organization

Independent work

Portfolio submission

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

AVID

ProTools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

Job description

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institutionin the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites morethan 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with someof the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, andcommunity life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,and service; Binghamton University is where our students, facultyand staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a greatjob - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in anexciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciateBinghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment toexcellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diversecampus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty whovalue cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching andservice, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engageand challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student bodyrepresents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goersto international students. Beyond their talent, these classmatesshare a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and inkeeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, includingveterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245

The School of the Arts at Binghamton University seeks anexperienced and versatile Audio-Visual Technician responsible forsetting up and operating sound and video technologies for specialevents, as well as organizing and overseeing audio, photography andvideo content creation and management of events within the Schoolof theArts. In addition to providing audio-visual technicalsupport for our highest profile and most representative events,this full-time permanent position will play a vital role inrecording and archiving them. The role includes recording, editing,and preparing audio, photo, and video files into professional,presentable content for various platforms, including social mediaand online video archives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide AV support for performances, and studio recordings,including setup and operation of audio-visual technology.
• Technical Consulting: Work with the Director and Departments toassess technical needs and advise on equipment or processimprovements.
• Train and manage a team of paid audio, photo, and videostudents to assist with the collection and promotion ofaudio/visual content.
• Video Filming and Editing: Capture high-quality video and audioat performances, studio recordings, presentations, and events, andedit files into polished content. This may also include liveswitching between multiple cameras during recordings orlivestreams.
• File Management: Organize and upload video and audio files,ensuring proper storage and accessibility.
• Content Creation: Produce engaging audio, photo and videocontent for social media platforms.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience
• Experience with audio, photography and video filming
• Experience with audio recording of live music, both amplifiedand unamplified
• Strong organizational skills to manage large quantities ofvideo and audio files
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projectssimultaneously
• AV Tech experience - the ability to set up and advise SOARdepartments and Museum on AV needs in performance, rehearsal, andteaching spaces
• Proficiency in video and sound editing software (e.g., AdobePremiere, DaVinci, AVID, ProTools, Logic, Ableton)
• Must be able to handle and lift 50 pounds, and work atheights
• This position will include nights and weekends, dependent onoperations
• Submission of a portfolio including audio, photography, andvideo examples

Preferred:

• Familiarity with social media platforms and video/audio contentstrategies
• Experience with lighting design

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If youcurrently need sponsorship or will need it in the future tomaintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibilityrequirements.

Additionally, please note that BinghamtonUniversity is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee".

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy ofBinghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equalopportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the jobapplication or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.